THE HIGHLAND MISSION:
Highland Community College is committed to shaping the future of our communities by providing quality education and learning opportunities through programs and services that encourage the personal and professional growth of the people of northwestern Illinois.

HCC hosts new student orientation

August 6, 2014 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Highland Community College

Highland Community College’s 2014 New Student Orientation has been set for Tuesday, August 5 and Wednesday, August 6. For convenience, New Student Orientation is scheduled for two sessions; however, students only need to attend one session. Orientation begins on the second floor of the Student/Conference Center. Maps are available at www.highland.edu.

Highland Community College encourages all new students to attend orientation. Because Highland Community College is a popular setting for many events, many incoming students may already feel comfortable on campus. However, students who choose not to attend New Student Orientation may be missing a good deal of fundamental information that could have a direct impact on their academic success and satisfaction level as a student.

College students are expected to understand set procedures and processes. Many of these processes and collegiate jargon are unfamiliar to new students. During New Student Orientation, Highland personnel and faculty will clarify these expectations and procedures. This event is structured to inform students of the resources available and to prepare our students to get the most out of their College experience.

Highland recognizes the significant role that parents and family members play in the academic and learning process; therefore, attendance by parents and family members is encouraged.

New Student Orientation is beneficial to both parents and students.

The schedule for New Student Orientation will be as follows:

Wednesday, August 6

• Noon – 12:15 p.m., Sign-in

• 12:15 – 3:00 p.m., Campus Discovery: Find out how to be successful at HCC through a walking presentation visiting each of our main campus centers. Interact with faculty, current students, student services staff, and other new students.